431. To I. T. SMILGA

First published in 1942 in Lenin Miscellany XXXIV. Printed from the original. · page 288

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4. X. 1919

Smilga
Revolutionary Council, South-Eastern Front

Shorin is cheating, keeping Budyonny for himself and in general not showing any energy in assisting the troops of the Southern Front. You will be wholly responsible for putting an end to this scandalous situation, which is tantamount to treachery. Telegraph in detail what actual measures of serious assistance and serious control over their fulfilment you are adopting, and with what success.

Lenin